September 5, 2019



JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY, September 8th, the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, there will be two services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.

 Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
and FELLOWSHIP

READINGS FOR SUNDAY
Sunday, September 8th
Pentecost 13, Proper 18
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 1
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33


FROM THE RECTOR

There are so many terrible events in the news these days that it’s easy to feel helpless and to let our hearts become hardened to the suffering of others. Following are two ways we can help in small ways.

We’ve all seen shots of the devastation in the Bahamas, and as Hurricane Dorian moves up the coast damage is occuring in our southeastern states as well. One way to help with hurricane relief is through Episcopal Relief and Development at https://www.episcopalrelief.org/what-you-can-do/give/donate-now/individual-donation/


Another painful topic in our news is the detention of migrant children and families at our southern border. Episcopal Migration Ministries is working with the Diocese of Texas and others to deal with this situation, and our summer Deacon Midge Pendergast has given me information on an initiative her diocese is supporting. We have the opportunity to join in this effort by donating toiletries in reusable grocery bags.

TOILETRIES – All travel size—PLEASE REMOVE FROM PACKAGING
1.    Toothpaste
2.    Toothbrush
3.    Comb
4.    Deodorant stick (not spray)
One of each item is to be packed in a reusable grocery bag.

Midge has generously offered to take our donations back to her church and mail them for us. If you would like to participate in this effort the deadline for bringing items to the church is Sunday, September 22.

For more information go to https://files.constantcontact.com/8f1dee88001/e69882af-c31e-40a5-b22b-011cc5f94807.pdf and
https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/response-to-the-border-education-and-advocacy/
  


Finally, we should never underestimate the power of prayer. For victims of the destructive forces of hurricanes, for those in border security detention centers, for victims of gun violence and their families and loved ones and all the other crises and tragedies in our world; our prayers for a better world and our commitment baptismal vows are surely as important as our donations of time and treasure.

Caroline

WOMEN'S LUNCH BUNCH

The Women's Lunch Bunch will meet at Noon
Wednesday , September 11th at
Jake's Seafood and Grill, Rte 16 in Ossipee

Contact Dale Appleton with questions.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Font of Knowledge


From you is contained the truth
of how to live our lives well.
Live simply. Go the extra mile.
Do not judge. Give generously.
Respect self and others. Rest.
Love unconditionally. Forgive.
This wisdom and much more
you offer for our spiritual benefit.
It is left for us to drink fully
from you, our Font of Knowledge.

Today: I respond to the Knowledge given to me.


From 365 Glimpses of the Divine for Daily Meditation: Fragments of Your Ancient Name, by Joyce Rupp.

 PRAYER SHAWL  MINISTRY 

Come join us! Knitting skills not required.
1st and 3rd Wednesday morning at 10:15 a.m.

If you knit or crochet (or would like to learn how to) and are led to engaging in an outreach mission that provides physical and spiritual comfort to those in need, please join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10:15 AM in the Prince Room. We are a joyous group that will keep you in stitches! The coffee and tea will be on and new members are always welcome. If you have any questions, please call Lin Frank at 323-0402.

 DINNER BELL


COOK TEAMS
for September are:

8- Rau
15- Salder
22- Friends
29-UUFES

Thank you for your volunteer
work in this special Outreach program!

 COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER- FOOD PANTRY

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
 


 FROM DEB IN THE OFFICE


Working full time had brought it's own challenges to keeping my volunteer jobs. Now I have a family illness that requires my attention and need to step down from my outside volunteer jobs.  I have loved giving my dedication to each of them but need to recognize my limits. I have found a replacement for my Board Chair position with the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and now need to fill my volunteer position as Treasurer for the Community Food Center.  I am hoping to have my replacement in place within the next 4 months before I resign my position January 2020 (or sooner if possible).  Please contact me in the office if you might be interested in helping out and would like more information.  Thank you.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY

THURSDAY, September 5, 2019

Psalm 37:1 Do not fret yourself because of evildoers; do not be jealous of those who do wrong.
Like the psalmist, we might proclaim that nice guys finish first, but many of us secretly harbor a preference for the rascals. We have aphorisms that reinforce this notion: If you can’t beat them, join them! You have to fight fire with fire. We say Everyone does it! to justify our own less-than-savory choices. By and large, we value boldness over kindness.
Jesus’ life, though, offers an example of boldness rooted not in zero-sum competitiveness but in everyone-wins generosity. The competitive paradigm of winners and losers that permeates our culture is exactly contrary to walking in the Way of Jesus. The way to celebrate and proclaim Christ’s victory is to boldly and confidently work to ensure that everyone around us wins, offering love, kindness, compassion, and mercy.

MOVING FORWARD: Read Psalm 37 today. What is it saying to you?

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
If you do not see your birthday or anniversary listed, please make sure Deb in the office has an information sheet on file for you.
  

Birthdays
5   Laurie LaBrecque
5   Antonio Faella
8   Bruce Kennedy
14 Preston Mills
21  Pat Scarborough
24  Sammie Wakefield
28   Jane Horn
29  Valerie May

Anniversaries
20     Kathy & Alan Bunker

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